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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 559.26 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 559.26 and 295.91 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 559.26 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/559.26 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 559.26 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 165,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,490.63/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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